2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (265 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 765 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ram | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
